Thursday, August 11, 2011

Excerpt from Missing in Action, A Sequel To Jadon and Gabe: The Not so Saintly Horses

I wandered down several dirt roads that have a layer of river bottom gravel covering the surface. I stopped to nibble the tender green native grass along the side of the road. I realized that it was now very dark and I only had the glimmer of the moon light to go by. I spotted an opening in a fence and eagerly climbed though relieving my painful abused hooves, from the harsh gravel. I felt a sight rumbling of the ground beneath my hoofs. I didn't think that central Texas had earthquakes, but I could be mistaken. As the rumbling got stronger, I was able to see a huge shadow soaring toward me with immense speed. A trail of steam poured from his nostrils, and he had horns as big as Texas sticking out of his head, they alerted me that I was about to get gored by a gigantic bull, if I didn't act fast. The closer he got the more the earth below me moved. I was splattered with slobber and felt his breath on my neck as I leaped out of the way, just in time. The bull turned. He put his head to the ground. Slinging his saliva from side to side while pawing up clouds of sand, he estimated his next charge directed toward me.

WAIT, I yelled as loud as I could. This got his attention and he stopped pawing the ground. He raised his head, and stared at me. "You had me scared there for a moment. yup, I thought that I was a goner for sure." I kept talking, praying to not be thrown into the next world. "My name is Jadon, what's your name? you do have a name, don't you?" The more I talked, the more tranquil the bull seemed to become. "Yup, my owners named me Jadon because it means, God has heard. Pretty cool, don't you think? I'm looking for my pal. His name is Gabe and he is a horse, like me. He is a....oh, about this tall and with an attitude that leaves a lot to be desired. Have you seen him?"

"A horse? ha, ha. You must be joking. A horse indeed. Do you really think this looks like a place that would have toy horses? Do you have a genetic defect? You look like a horse but you also look like a toy, something to play with. Come on over here so that I can throw you around. This might be fun."

"Sir, I assure you that I am full grown. I have all of the same qualities of a regular size horse. The only difference is that I am a miniature size. My buddy Gabe is also a miniature horse. Have you seen him?"......

For a signed copy please mail a check or money order for $5.00 plus $3.50 S/H total of $8.50 to:
B.J. Schonert, P.O. Box 9077, College Station, Texas 77842

Friday, January 21, 2011

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Because of popular demand, the sale will go on, but Hurry! The Introductory Sale will end January 15th. If you're looking for a signed Christian Children Book, one that the whole family will enjoy, get your orders in before the sale ends and save some money.
Missing in Action, the sequel to Jadon and Gabe: The Not so Saintly Horses

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Accepting checks or money orders sent to: B.J. Cooper-Schonert, P.O. Box 9077, College Station, Tx 77842

Welcome

Glad you stopped in for a visit! Sit back, relax, put your feet up for a spell, WAIT--if you just came in from the barn, you might want to check the bottom of your boots first. Just kidding, I know you left them out on the porch for the dog to drag off. Well you can look for your boots in the morning.Enjoy your visit and please come back often as I add new items.Have a Blessed Day and remember to hug your horse. They need love too!

Barbara

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By Donna M. Cooper Oboyle Format:Paperback This enchanting book for children and families alike is written from a horse's point of view. It is illustrated with sweet pictures throughout. If you're looking for a book that will both entertain your child and teach worthwhile life lessons and good values at the same time, this is the book. Books like this are difficult to find these days. This one is a treasure for sure. The engaging chapters flow together with ease and many valuable life lessons are woven through the delightful and entertaining text.

Missing in Action

What a fun story. This short chapter book with enchanting illustrations is a must read for all families. Older children will treasure it as their very own book, and younger children will be fascinated to hear it read to them. Jadon and Gabe: Missing in Action is the story of a pair of miniature horses ,the wise elder, Jadon and his new, young and impulsive friend Gabe. As friends sometimes do they have a misunderstanding. Jadon leaves his happy farm to seek his young friend. He thinks Gabe has run away but ends up on an adventure fraught with peril. Take a journey with Jadon face danger and confusion to be enfolded in the love of family.

About Me

Ms Cooper writes both fiction and non-fiction books.
She began writing stories at the age of eleven.
Barbara and her thirteen year old brother set the stage for their spooky adventures by writing in the attic among the eerie sounds around them.
The Attic on Lockwood Avenue was started in the attic in the 1950's. Now over fifty years later it will come to completion.
Her first non-fiction book The Other Survivor:Head Injury From a Wife's Perspective came about after Barbara became a caregiver to her husband that suffered from a head injury. Followed after that, Upside Down and Back Again.
Time to lighten it up...Barbara got together with her grand-daughter and wrote two family books...Jadon and Gabe:The Not so Saintly Horses and a sequel, Missing in Action.
Barbara is a mother, a grandmother, a caregiver, a cancer survivor, and a published author. She lives in Texas next to her family and friends. She can be reached at her website. www.wordsofhopeforcaregivers.com